Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455) vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455)
Glencadam
£422
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455) | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glencadam | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.8% | 57% |
| Age | 28 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £421.99 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £384 vs £422.
For beginners: Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 26 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£421.99 vs £383.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£383.95 vs £421.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Who should buy Glencadam?
Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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Only Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455)
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)